Social Worker (Grade 2), TCP/RAC/IRC
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 30.4
Job Category - Other Professionals - Social Work
Req Id - 9855
- Deliver social work services across acute, subacute and community settings
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient and family outcomes
- Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region with this permanent Part Time position
About the role
Join our social work team in a permanent part time role supporting patients and their families across a diverse range of health settings.
You’ll work as part of a supportive social work department and multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with nurses, doctors and other allied health professionals to provide patient-centred care.
This role will deliver a social work service primarily in the Transitional Care Program (TCP) and Barwon Health’s Residential Aged Care facilities.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality social work assessment and intervention
- Support patients and families with complex health and social needs
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to safe, patient-centred care across a range of health settings
What we're looking for
- A relevant Social Work qualification and eligibility for membership of AASW
- Clinical social work experience, preferably within a health setting
- Strong assessment, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Flexibility to work across different health settings and campuses
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Jacinta Bourke
Email: jacinta.bourke@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 0777
Application closing date: 1 November 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.